Georgia Code, Title 34, Chapter 9, Article 11 - Drug-Free Workplace Programs

• § 34-9-410 - Legislative Intent
  It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote drug-free workplaces in order that employers in this state be afforded the opportunity to...
• § 34-9-411 - Definitions
  As used in this article, the term: (1) "Alcohol" means ethyl alcohol, hydrated oxide of ethyl, or spirits of wine, from whatever source or...
• § 34-9-412 - Insurance Premium Discount
  If an employer work organization implements a drug-free workplace program substantially in accordance with subsections (a) and (b) of Code Section 34-9-413, the employer...
• § 34-9-412.1 - Certification
  A self-insured employer or an employer member of a group self-insurance fund who implements a drug-free workplace program substantially in accordance with Code Section...
• § 34-9-413 - Elements of Program; Applicable Confidentiality Standards
  (a) A drug-free workplace program must contain the following elements: (1) Written policy statement as provided in Code Section 34-9-414; (2) Substance abuse testing...
• § 34-9-414 - Notice of Testing; Written Policy Statement
  (a) One time only, prior to testing, all employees and job applicants for employment must be given a notice of testing. In addition, all...
• § 34-9-415 - Conduct of Testing; Types of Tests; Random Testing; Procedures for Specimen Collection and Testing; Laboratory Qualifications, Procedures, and Reports; Confirmation Tests
  (a) All testing conducted by an employer shall be in conformity with the standards and procedures established in this article and all applicable rules...
• § 34-9-416 - Employee Assistance Programs
  (a) If an employer has an Employee Assistance Program, the employer must inform the employee of the benefits and services of the Employee Assistance...
• § 34-9-417 - Education Program on Substance Abuse
  (a) During the initial year of certification as provided in Code Section 34-9-412.1, an employer must provide all employees with a semiannual education program...
• § 34-9-418 - Supervisor Training on Substance Abuse
  (a) During the initial year of certification as provided in Code Section 34-9-412.1 and in addition to the education program provided in Code Section...
• § 34-9-419 - Physician-Patient Relationship Not Created; Authorized Work Rules; Applicability of Article; Medical Screening or Other Tests Authorized; Employer Not Required to Establish Program
  (a) No physician-patient relationship is created between an employee or job applicant and an employer, medical review officer, or any person performing or evaluating...
• § 34-9-420 - Confidentiality of Information
  (a) All information, interviews, reports, statements, memoranda, and test results, written or otherwise, received by the employer through a substance abuse testing program are...
• § 34-9-421 - Rules and Regulations
  The State Board of Workers' Compensation shall promulgate by rule or regulation procedures and forms for the certification of employers who establish and maintain...

Last modified: October 14, 2016